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taxes, our corporate taxes. that's an unlevel playing field and the person that's disadvantaged is not the owner of the ford. the person that's disadvantaged is the employee at ford who needs to have that job. we used to have a ford line and a g.m. line in the city of atlanta, mr. speaker. they are both closed. they are both closed today because they couldn't make it work. werk bring those jobs back to america, mr. speaker. more importantly, we can prevent jobs from leaving america, not because we're making them stay, not because we're going to tax them if they leave but because we make america the magnet for job creation and economic activity across the planet. today, we're the worst, mr. speaker. tomorrow, we can bring ourselves back to the middle, but my question to the body today, mr. speaker, is, why don't we commit ourselves to making america the very best place to do business on the planet? we can continue to borrow money from the chinese if we want to, mr. speaker. we can continue to add burden to all of
taxes, our corporate taxes. that's an unlevel playing field and the person that's disadvantaged is not the owner of the ford. the person that's disadvantaged is the employee at ford who needs to have that job. we used to have a ford line and a g.m. line in the city of atlanta, mr. speaker. they are both closed. they are both closed today because they couldn't make it work. werk bring those jobs back to america, mr. speaker. more importantly, we can prevent jobs from leaving america, not because...
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look at his restrictions and also taxing and taking from those who retired. the same thing can happen in america that's happened in other countries. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman tees -- the gentleman's time has expired. for what purpose does the gentleman rise? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> i rise today to urge my colleagues to support the p.o.w.-m.i.a. accounting and recovery support act of 2013. mr. brady: it's a task force within the expect of defense with a mission to account for prisoners of war or those missing in action -- mr. thompson: it's part of a commitment we have made to these american heroes along with families and loved ones seeking closure. the pentagon recently announced plans to furlough as many as 800,000 federal civilian workers under the budget control act. these workers will be required to take 14 unpaid days off between now and october. as a res
look at his restrictions and also taxing and taking from those who retired. the same thing can happen in america that's happened in other countries. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman tees -- the gentleman's time has expired. for what purpose does the gentleman rise? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> i...
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hultgren: back in 1900 tax freedom day was january 22. when taxes amounted to 5.9% of a person's income. today that figure has grown to 29.4%. we have come a long way in the last past century digging deeper and deeper into the pockets of hardworking men and women in america and digging ourselves deeper in debt in the process. this -- the tax reform component of the budget this house passed in march, would take a major step forward. allowing families to keep more of their money they earn and making government more accountable. let's finish the job this year. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yield back. for what purpose does the gentlewoman from connecticut seek recognition? ms. delauro: unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. miss ms. esty: i have had the honor of getting to know many families in newtown. they live with grief so deep any mother or father can only imagine. i was honored to be with b
hultgren: back in 1900 tax freedom day was january 22. when taxes amounted to 5.9% of a person's income. today that figure has grown to 29.4%. we have come a long way in the last past century digging deeper and deeper into the pockets of hardworking men and women in america and digging ourselves deeper in debt in the process. this -- the tax reform component of the budget this house passed in march, would take a major step forward. allowing families to keep more of their money they earn and...
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an extension of e payroll tax cut, $80 peramils. recent history shows that grant of l status for the increase is the influx of illegal immigrants. that for their forces out low- skilled laborers and thereby depressing the wage and employment levels of those americans. thatdition to that necessarily leads to more americans depending on the need for government. it is respected that the agent that before federal government grant's federal's average -- federal status -- the evidence before the commission is that grant of sub status is not without a substantial cost to the american worker. thank you. >> a full statement will be made part of the record. he was formerly the director of the congressional budget office under george w. bush in 2003 to 2005. that is when we first met. >> that is correct. >> it is good to have you here. >> thank you. it is a privilege to be here today. i have itd written recordfor th. let me briefly make three points and then i look for to answering your question. the first point is simply that the immigration
an extension of e payroll tax cut, $80 peramils. recent history shows that grant of l status for the increase is the influx of illegal immigrants. that for their forces out low- skilled laborers and thereby depressing the wage and employment levels of those americans. thatdition to that necessarily leads to more americans depending on the need for government. it is respected that the agent that before federal government grant's federal's average -- federal status -- the evidence before the...
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we have a tax system dealing with international taxes, and our international tax system we tell people that if you are a business that's an american-owned business, and you do business in other parts of the world, you will pay their tax rate to that country, which is fair, but then when you bring your money back to the united states, you'll also have to pay the difference in our tax rate. we are the only country that does that. so we literally tell our businesses, do business all over the world, function all over the world, make money all over the world, but when you make money over there, we would encourage you to leave that money over there and not bring it back home. because if they bring it back home, they are actually punished for returning money back to the united states. now, what does that mean to american competition and how we actually function in our business world? what that means is if you are a german company doing business in the u.k., let's say, you pay the taxes for the u.k. and return your money back to headquarters. but if you are an american business doing business
we have a tax system dealing with international taxes, and our international tax system we tell people that if you are a business that's an american-owned business, and you do business in other parts of the world, you will pay their tax rate to that country, which is fair, but then when you bring your money back to the united states, you'll also have to pay the difference in our tax rate. we are the only country that does that. so we literally tell our businesses, do business all over the...
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cutting spending in the tax code. then i think it also keeps promises to people, it to those that were part of their whole life and want nothing more than a secure retirement. and our veterans to whom we have made promises as the have donned the uniform and fought for the country. host: what about the issue of gut: i start with the very basic notion that social security has not contributed one penny to the current deficit or it should not be on the table in similarly, to be concerned about thloerm solvency of so-so -- social security. retirement security is a real question mark for many american let's look at the real contributors to our deficit and debt as we try to tackle those challenges. and host: two final questions before we go to calls. this is another article from the hill. why were you left off the list of the 12 senators that went to dinner? guest: i have no idea, but i have been very pleased with the president's increase -- increase out reach to the senate and a house. that dialogue is essential to making p
cutting spending in the tax code. then i think it also keeps promises to people, it to those that were part of their whole life and want nothing more than a secure retirement. and our veterans to whom we have made promises as the have donned the uniform and fought for the country. host: what about the issue of gut: i start with the very basic notion that social security has not contributed one penny to the current deficit or it should not be on the table in similarly, to be concerned about...
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so extend the r&d tax credit, beef up national science foundation. beef up national institutes of health. beef up the research and the -- in the adopt of energy, public-private partnerships, lay that groundwork for the private sectoring help the private sector. we had a group of c.e.o.'s in last week that were in in the semiconductor industry. they talked about the same thing and they talked about the public-private partnerships and how that's needed for us to maintain our competitiveness here and these are good paying jobs in upstate new york and other places and these are the kinds of investments we need to make. again, we've got to get out of this mentality that every single thing that the government does is bad, there are some things, and it's a public--- and it's public-private partnerships will lead the way for us. mr. garamendi: george washington and alexander hamilton had it right, american government working with the private sector can make a difference. talking about infrastructure, we have an opportunity this year -- this year, congress an
so extend the r&d tax credit, beef up national science foundation. beef up national institutes of health. beef up the research and the -- in the adopt of energy, public-private partnerships, lay that groundwork for the private sectoring help the private sector. we had a group of c.e.o.'s in last week that were in in the semiconductor industry. they talked about the same thing and they talked about the public-private partnerships and how that's needed for us to maintain our competitiveness...
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they will start paying taxes. they will not qualify for federal benefits. we all wish we didn't have this problem, but we do, and we have to fix it. ingsy e, ths al emy. host: rush limbaugh critical of senator rubio, saying why are u doing this? guest: there are three problems the comprehensive immigration reform tries to solve. first, making sure the border is secure. the legislation does been money to have a strategy to put things in place, to make sure your meeting certain objectives and goals to beef up border security. the second goal is to make sure businesses are not using cheap labor illegally. the legislation into creating an employment verification system, so company cannot employee illegal immigrant labor. the third thing is giving legal status to those who currently live in the united states. his point was bringing people out of the shadows, ensuring they are not second-class citizens, ensuring they are paying taxes, to have the federal government know who these folks are and make him part of this country and its fabric. this has been a goal tha
they will start paying taxes. they will not qualify for federal benefits. we all wish we didn't have this problem, but we do, and we have to fix it. ingsy e, ths al emy. host: rush limbaugh critical of senator rubio, saying why are u doing this? guest: there are three problems the comprehensive immigration reform tries to solve. first, making sure the border is secure. the legislation does been money to have a strategy to put things in place, to make sure your meeting certain objectives and...
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the burden of preparing your taxes is now nearly as onerous as actually paying for the taxes. it takes 13 hours for the average american to prepare his or her taxes. the tax code remains almost four million words, many of which are incomprehensible. we must all work together to free small businesses and individuals of the most complex regulation of them all, the federal income tax code. hank you, madam speaker. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from ohio seek recognition? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> mr. speaker, i rise today along with several of my pro-life colleagues to bring attention to the ongoing trial of kermit gosnell, an abortionist in philadelphia. mr. johnson: he ask charged with murdering a woman and first-degree murder of four infants who survived abortions cutting their by spinal cord by a pair of scissors. he had a solution for unwanted babies. he killed them. he didn't call
the burden of preparing your taxes is now nearly as onerous as actually paying for the taxes. it takes 13 hours for the average american to prepare his or her taxes. the tax code remains almost four million words, many of which are incomprehensible. we must all work together to free small businesses and individuals of the most complex regulation of them all, the federal income tax code. hank you, madam speaker. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from ohio seek...
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budget deficits cannot be cuts to medicare or a package of tax increases. we need a balanced approach that is fair to all. the budget also recognizes the need to work with congress to reauthorize the temporary systems to needy families. this is a vital lifeline to our poorest families. and it's a program to be a more efficient job creator and pathway out of poverty. i am happy the budget invests in --ly learning, injured in including job care. one had to thousand kids will start off on the road to early success. montana families understand the value of good education and maintain our responsibilities as parents and neighbors area did secretary, as they think about these issues in their effect of .he budget, remember the advice >> thank you, mr. chairman. thank you for's a tool in today's hearing. .- scheduling today's hearing last week the president released his proposed budget. even though it was 65 days late, it does not appear that the administration used the extra time to find ways to address the critical outlets facing our country. perhaps most signifi
budget deficits cannot be cuts to medicare or a package of tax increases. we need a balanced approach that is fair to all. the budget also recognizes the need to work with congress to reauthorize the temporary systems to needy families. this is a vital lifeline to our poorest families. and it's a program to be a more efficient job creator and pathway out of poverty. i am happy the budget invests in --ly learning, injured in including job care. one had to thousand kids will start off on the road...